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Orange Layer Cake Recipe

My sister gave me this recipe over 50 years ago...and I still make it for Christmas. With its creamy nut frosting and tangy orange flavor, its a family favorite.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min. + coolingYIELD:12 servings

Orange Layer Cake Recipe

My sister gave me this recipe over 50 years ago...and I still make it for Christmas. With its creamy nut frosting and tangy orange flavor, its a family favorite.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min. + coolingYIELD:12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening

1-1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup water

1/4 cup orange juice

FILLING/FROSTING:

2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1/2 cup 2% milk

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1.In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water and orange juice.

2. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

3. In a small saucepan, stir flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm.

4. In a small bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add cooled milk mixture; beat on high speed for 5 minutes or until fluffy. Remove about 2/3 cup; fold in nuts. Spread between cake layers.